You said "As far as I know, foreign CPL and ATP cannot be converted in the US"

This is false. They CAN all be converted as long as you show the proper documentation. Here's the basic information https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificate... Plan on taking a license conversion course that includes writtens, orals and possibly a flight test depending on what certificates you are converting.

Bear in mind that in Australia aircraft rental for flight training can cost up to $100 an hour more than it does in the USA for similar aircraft, and that's taking into account the exchange rate. Unless you've got wealthy parents, I somehow doubt you're going to be taking as many flight courses as you think you will.

They're going to tell you the same thing you've already been told, which is that it is extremely difficult to qualify but it isn't completely impossible. Poor eyesight and being bad in math is already two strikes against you but you might be able to turn that around. Besides that, you obviously haven't put much effort into searching the internet. Only lazy, sub-average people rely exclusively on Yahoo Answers for information. Show a little initiative. Here. read, watch and learn:

http://www.becomefighterpilot.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUoN1_O0A5M

Probably have a quick look at Wikipedia and see what the Russian and US air forces are planning to buy in the near future.

Russians have these
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan_Mi... in the flight testing phase.

Latest US fighter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_M...

There will be other from other countries, but those will be the most advanced.

This is the fourth time that you've asked this question in the past year and obviously you're still confused, so let me explain it to you.

To become an airline pilot you must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate for multi-engine airplanes, otherwise known as the ATP. This requires a minimum of 1500 hours of flight time, including a specific amount of pilot-in-command time, cross-country experience, and night flying experience. The prerequisite for the ATP is a Commercial Pilot certificate with an instrument rating and multi engine rating. Depending on which regulations you train under, the minimum flight time required is 190 to 250 hours, again with specific other requirements. The prerequisite for the commercial license is a Private Pilot certificate.

ANY flight school can train you for private pilot certification. Most flight schools can also train you for commercial pilot and instrument pilot certification. Somewhat fewer flight schools can train you in multi-engine aircraft. You do not have to do all the training at one school. You can obtain each certificate or rating at a different flight school if it is either more convenient or more cost-effective to do that. Or you can do it all through one school. It can be through a college or university, but it certainly doesn't have to be. There are HUNDREDS of flight schools in the USA.

The cost of obtaining the private, instrument, commercial and multi-engine training varies between about $50,000 and $100,000 depending on where you go, what aircraft you fly, and how much instruction and experience you need to be competent enough to pass the flight tests. Here's a heads up: the average student cannot complete the private pilot and instrument training in the minimum allowable time. Most require 50 to 100% more flight time, so you should budget yourself accordingly.

Once you obtain the private pilot certificate and instrument rating, you will have accumulated roughly 100 to 120 hours, but no less than about 80. The commercial pilot training only requires about 20-30 hours ro become proficient in commercial pilot maneuvers for both single and multi-engine aircraft in both visual and simulated instrument conditions. The rest of the required experience needed to get the certificate involves "time building" by flying on your own until you meet the commercial flight time requirement of 190 to 250 hours, again depending on the program you go through.

Now, to get from there to the 1500 hours required for the ATP would be prohibitively expensive ($300,000-plus). Even if you could afford to do that (it would be cheaper to buy your own plane to build time in), all airlines would strongly prefer to see at least a year or two of work experience. While there are other entry-level jobs, by far the most common when you have less than 500 hours is working as a flight instructor. This requires additional training and certification after the commercial license course and if you're wise you'll invest the money required to become an instructor unless found an opportunity to fly skydivers, tow gliders or banners, or fly as copilot for a charter operation (not likely at only 250 hours).

Once you have accrued 1,500 hours as a working pilot, then you will go through an ATP training course for that license. At that point, if the market is still wide open as it is now, you could easily go to work for a regional airline. Do not expect to get any offers from a major airline until you have 4,000 to 6,000 hours under your belt. In the USA, the major airlines more or less expect their applicants to hold a Bachelor's degree too, so factor that into your plans. It won't make any difference at all whether you get an aviation degree or not. The airlines do not really care what type of degree you have or where you learn to fly. As long as you have a diploma, an ATP and a competitive amount of flight time, you should be hireable, barring any black marks such as a personality disorder, an arrest, a DUI, too many driving violations or bad financial credit.

So that's how it's done for 99% of pilots. Understand now? Good luck.

CS 25 is a European Certification Standard for large aircraft, They will always comply with their minimum equipment list.

What else they might have on board is a matter for the operator and the certifying authority.

It is likely you could get a SODA (Statement Of Demonstrated Ability) from the FAA. I doubt having three fingers on one hand would completely ruin your chances of being an airline pilot.

But you will need to discuss this with an Aeromedical Examiner, as Angela told you. He/she is the only person who can certify you, coordinate with the FAA on your medical issues, and work with you personally on this issue.